Job summary
New Seaham Medical Group are looking to recruit a part time Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual, ideally with experience of working in primary care to work alongside our existing Practice Nurse and Healthcare Assistants.
Working hours are negotiable and will ideally be 18 to 27 hours per week worked over 2 or 3 days.
Working days would be required on a Monday and Tuesday and flexible the other days depending on the hours.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a range of practice nurse duties including cervical screening, childhood immunisations, adult vaccinations, chronic disease management and wound management
About us
- Supportive Partners
- Diverse Mix of Professionals: Our Practice Team includes, GP's, GPA's, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician, Practice Nurses, HCA's, First Contact Physio, Social Link work Prescriber and a Mental Health Worker.
- Long-Standing Admin Team: benefiting from a smooth functioning admin system that allows you to focus on patient care.
- Pharmacy team Support: Access reliable and comprehensive pharmacy support to enhance patient treatment plans.
- Visit us: We invite you to meet us
2022 CQC inspection - rated Good.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the partnership.
- Chronic disease management
- Cytology
- Basic wound care / ulcer care
- Removal of sutures
- Urinalysis
- Venepuncture
- Blood pressure measurements
- Routine immunisations
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting clinicians with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
Other tasks including:
- Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
- Participation in administrative systems in the practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the partnership.
- Chronic disease management
- Cytology
- Basic wound care / ulcer care
- Removal of sutures
- Urinalysis
- Venepuncture
- Blood pressure measurements
- Routine immunisations
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting clinicians with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
Other tasks including:
- Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
- Participation in administrative systems in the practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of chronic disease management
Desirable
- SystmOne experience an advantage
- Diabetes Management
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Immunisation Certificate
- Cervical Cytology Certificate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of chronic disease management
Desirable
- SystmOne experience an advantage
- Diabetes Management
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Immunisation Certificate
- Cervical Cytology Certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).